Ortega still looking for his first fish

Ortega is still sitting on zero at 10 am. He did catch a really small bass and his youthful exuberance came out a bit. But for the most part he’s struggling....

Anticipating brighter skies

We’ve spent the whole morning dealing with rain and wind. But that storm cell has seemingly pushed its way out. We may get more. But for the first time today...

Ortega returns to his Day 2 spot

Andy Ortega is sitting in the same place he was yesterday. The place that allowed him to move from second to first. He caught a 4-pound class fish on his...

Ortega takes over lead at Grand Lake

GROVE, Okla. — Two months ago Andy Ortega was competing in a high school world finals championship. Today, he is leading the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open finale at...

Table has been turned

It’s always great to see the family turn out at one of these weigh-ins. Typically it’s the kids watching the dads. Today it is mom and dad watching the kid...

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